Life According to me |Giveaway

Do you ever wish you could take a peek into your child’s young mind and see what it is that makes them think, feel and act how they do? Do you sometimes worry that you’re not communicating with them very well or that you might be missing a teachable moment to help them grow, feel safe, and feel loved?

Are you ready to spend time with them individually and no longer miss out on the details of their day?!?

I know parenting isn’t easy… but it is one of the most rewarding things any of us will ever be a part of! (So many ups & downs, am I right?!) We’ve shared plenty of fun activities on my blog that encourage us to spend time with our children, but the idea I am going to share with you today takes it even one step further.

“Life According to Me” is a darling child’s journal written by Stephanie from Somewhat Simple that will help you capture their youth and give you an inside glimpse of your child’s thoughts and feelings- all while having FUN!

It’s more than a boring journal with lined pages- it is fun & interactive with 30 pages of daily prompts, fill-in-the-blanks, and spaces for kids to draw and doodle. If you can get your kid’s creative juices flowing and open the door for communication, you’ll catch a better glimpse of what is going on in their little brains.

Perfect for kids of all ages!

Older kids can write their thoughts, little kids can use the space to draw pictures or you can encourage them to do a combination of both!

One of the best features of this journal is the spot on each page for your child to write a letter to you and the space for your response.

{You’ll love this amazing portal into your child’s mind!}

They write about ANYTHING they want – from funny things that happened at school, to questions about their science projects and information about their secret crush.

Get ready to experience moments of their day that you would have missed and the small details of their lives you could have easily brushed aside.

Your response will show your appreciation for them, to make sure they know that you love them. Validate their thoughts so they know they were heard and share bits of wisdom when a moment presents itself.

These letters will create a place for you to communicate with each other frequently.

Keep It Fun:

You don’t want this magic passageway to close up or disappear, so keep journal writing fun! Stephanie has the following suggestion that she implemented with her kids:

“I decided I would let each of them pick one weeknight where they get to stay up 10-15 minutes passed bedtime and climb in my bed where we can write in our journals, together. It is amazing what a later bedtime does for a kid! They get to stay up while their siblings go to bed, and I get to spend some individual time with each of my kids learning more about them. It is a win-win!”

Want to get your hands on a copy for your kids?

Start creating precious moments within your home TODAY for only $5.95!

Create a closer relationship with your child.

Document their lives and capture their personalities

Offer comfort and support when they may feel alone or scared

Create a priceless piece of family history, a special keepsake to share with their future children.

This is such a small investment in money and time, but the “payout” is HUGE!

Start the new year with the best investment of your life- time well spent with your child!

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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About Lolly Jane

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

I would love to have this book b/c my son is just 2.5 years old and he has so many little nuances about him and all the things he says, I would love to ask him questions and document them in this style.

I absolutely LOVE this kids journal book!!! I have twins and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with them! I love the idea of them writing their own thoughts in a book like this. My 11 year old daughter wants to be an Author and I can see this also being a great tool for her to use. I have a 5 year old who always says the silliest things so it we be fun to look back at that too!

my son, 10, loves to write and draw. i think this would be a great place for him to keep everything together and for me to save it of course. i have countless sheets of paper in a drawer of his writing, from when he was learning his letters and asking me to spell EVERYTHING under the sun. love that guy!

I would ♥ to win this b/c it’s my daughter’s birthday today and she is turning 6. I do Project Life, but think it would be great for her to have something like this to do for her “Project Life”. Plus, Kindergarten handwriting is just so darn cute!

This would be great to work with my son as I am trying to help him open up and talk about some real emotions. He is adopted and with it comes with many challenges. This is just one and I think it might work as some mom-son (non)therapy. I especially love the space for notes back and forth.

Having 6 children ourselves and homeschooling, We love to have fun and Special ways to document the wonderful things we take for granted and so easily and quickly forget, while the time races by so quick!! This would be a GREAT win!!!
xo
Angelina

Hi! I already follow you & somewhat simple on pinterest and facebook. I’d really love to have one of these to document my daughter’s life from her perspective. I already keep a journal that I have written in to her since she was born, I’d like to have something for her to “give herself”. This is a great way to inspire them to write, and as a blog writer I think it’s very important for kids to develop a love for writing (Especially because she’ll be stuck doing it all through school anyway, she might as well enjoy it from the get-go! Furthermore what better to write about herself and what she likes best!) Thanks for the opportunity!